Ep. 371: Nikon’s List of the Dead – and more
Episode 371 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, Ivan Weiss
Point and Shoot Cameras are Basically Dead
Almost every major camera manufacturer has either openly discontinued its point-and-shoot line of cameras or has not produced a new one in many years, according to a new report. In short, smartphones have all but totally replaced compact cameras.
Where to Buy Film in 2024
The delayed gratification of film photography pays dividends. While computers speed up the process incredibly, digital photography remains mere data until printed. Film photography rewards photographers with the tingle of suspense, a purely mechanical workflow, and tangible results on physical film. It's a great idea for serious photographers to experiment with film at some point in their journey, especially because it’s still very easy to find.
Pentax May Have Lucked Out as Nikon and Canon Leave DSLRs Behind
Pentax could now be in the strange and advantageous position as the main beneficiary of the demise of the DSLR as both Canon and Nikon prepare to exit the space.
Ep. 369: Is This Another Sign DSLRs Are Dead? – and more
Episode 369 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, Austen Hunter
Ep. 363: Canon Sticks the Dismount – and more
Episode 363 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Portrait photographer, Walter van Dusen
Ep. 362: Yet Another Hint That the DSLR Might Be Dead – and more
Episode 362 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, Grant Palmer
The Best Cameras for Beginners in 2024
Looking to get started in photography but feel overwhelmed at the huge number of different camera models on the market? The daunting feeling can be an obstacle as you try to dive headfirst into the art form, but you have come to the right place: we have selected the best cameras for beginners looking to dip their toes in photography without breaking the bank or getting in over their heads.
Ep. 361: Numbers Are Just That – and more
Episode 361 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan, Thibault Roland
The Best Used Digital Cameras to Buy in 2024
While there are many advantages to buying a brand new camera -- including a manufacturer warranty and, well, the fact that it’s never been used by anyone else -- there are likewise a plethora of reasons to buy cameras on the used market.
The Nikon Z9 Will Be a Sales Flop, But That’s Not What’s Important
Nikon unveiled the Z9 back in October to a world desperate for updates about their new top shelf model after months of teasers. This was eagerly awaited, not least to see how it compared to Sony's blockbuster Alpha 1 and because it beat Canon to the proverbial flagship punch.
Which Lenses Hold Their Value Better, Zooms or Primes?
Let's take a look at some of the data with regard to the latest trends in camera gear buying, trading, and selling. Specifically, we'll take a look at what lenses hold on to their value better: primes or zooms.
The LomoGraflok 4×5 Instant Back Review: A New Twist for Large Format
Not many people own a 4x5 camera let along actually use them, which makes Lomography's new LomoGraflok 4x5 Instant Back particularly interesting. It allows those with 4x5 Graflok-equipped large format cameras to shoot with Fujifilm Instax Wide film It's niche, but should appeal to a very small, but passionate, group of photographers.
Ep. 350: Mirrorless Medium Format Gets More Affordable – and more
Episode 350 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Elinchrom Ambassador Anthony Passant
Ep. 349: They Just Don’t Respect Photographers – and more
Episode 349 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Concert photographer Steve Brazill
How to Choose the Best Lenses for Infrared Photography
Not all lenses perform well with infrared. A fantastic lens for normal visible light photography may be terrible for infrared (aka “IR”) photography. Choosing the right lens can be tricky.
Ep. 348: The Best of the Best…and the Rest – and more
Episode 348 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, filmmaker and tutor, Richard Wakefield
Great Reads in Photography: July 11, 2021
Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy!
Ep. 343: Sony A-Mount Bites It…Finally – and more
Episode 343 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Fine art wedding photographer, Dennis Pike
Ep. 342: What a Crazy Year for the Camera Industry – and more
Episode 342 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, Jill Greenberg
How to Make a Negative from a Peel-Apart Instant Photo
Although the original Polaroid as a company is no longer manufacturing their film, their ethos and idea behind instant imaging is still very much alive and kicking.
Photokina Shuttered Indefinitely Due to the Crashing Camera Market
After 70 years of holding its leading photographic trade show in Cologne, Germany, Photokina may be no more. The world's largest photo trade fair has announced that due to a "massive decline in markets for imaging products," it will be discontinued indefinitely.
Why Pentax is Making the Right Call in Sticking with DSLRs
As the majority of camera manufacturers move away from the SLR type cameras and start producing mirrorless systems, one company continues to hold on to the past. Pentax has now in multiple statements confirmed that it will not be producing a mirrorless camera and will continue to develop SLR cameras.
Nikon to Ditch 1/3 of Its DSLR Lineup in Shift to Mirrorless: Report
When Nikon announced its Z Series full-frame mirrorless camera system last year, it called the Z mount "the new light that Nikon will use to pioneer the future." In its new push toward mirrorless dominance, Nikon will reportedly be ending at least 1/3 of its F-mount DSLR models.
Peel-Apart Instant Film is Back, and It’s Called ONE INSTANT
Fujifilm killed off the last peel-apart instant film when it discontinued its FP-100C back in 2016 despite an effort from Impossible founder Florian Kaps to keep it alive. But now, two years later, Kaps has just announced the re-birth and re-invention of peel-apart instant film: it's called ONE INSTANT.
An Instax Camera with a Leica M Lens
Good photos have become commonplace. Smartphones have demystified camera technicalities in the past decade, and its pervasive adoption has democratized photography for mass consumers. Since the first known photograph was made in 1820, camera functions evolved significantly to compensate for human error.
Ep. 267: A Good Reason to Put That Camera Down – and more
Episode 267 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sports and portrait photographer, Vanelli
This Photographer Has Shot NYC with a 1940s Camera for 50+ Years
Walk around on the streets of New York City long enough, and you may come across photographer Louis Mendes. He has shot street photos in the city for over 50 years, and he's easily recognized by his vintage camera and outfits. The New York Post made the inspiring 3-minute video above about Mendes' life and work.
Agfa Vista Film is Dead: Report
Film photography has been seeing a renewed interest from photographers and manufacturers as of late, but that doesn't mean that all well-known film stocks will survive through the resurgence. And today there's news that another fan favorite is biting the dust: Agfa Vista is reportedly the latest film to be discontinued.
Fuji GFX 50S Review: Medium Format for Landscape and Travel Photography
I had the good fortune of having a pre-production model of the Fujifilm GFX 50s to take with me to Norway in February of this year on my scouting trip with Discovery Photo Tours.